Heilige Alfonso Maria de' Liguori 1834 - 1876

This 19th-century engraving by Xaver Steifensand depicts Saint Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori, a prominent Italian Catholic theologian and composer. The portrait showcases Saint Alphonsus in his clerical garb, holding a crosier, a symbol of his authority as a bishop. The detailed depiction of his ornate vestments and the subtle shading technique create a sense of realism and reverence, a characteristic style of religious engravings of the time. This artwork, measuring 175 mm by 122 mm, would have been a popular devotional piece for Catholic devotees.